Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-31
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant.
Student answer (Band 6.5)
The two maps illustrates road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.
Overall, the city hospital build in 2010 provide numerous facilities and well established as compared to city hospital in 2007.
To commence with, the city hospital in 2007 has given less facilities and availability to local people. City hospital was build around a ring road. Moreover, near the hospital road there was a car parking for staff and public. There was a six bus stop along the side of hospital road.
In contrast, in 2010 there was huge chanage in the city hospital. Roundabout was contructed in between the hospital road. Bus stop has been replaced by bus station. However, parking was divided in two parts such as one for staff and other for public use.
In conclusion, the hospital was build in 2010 was more established and advanced as compared to hospital in 2007. It provide more facilities such as bus station and different car parking for public use only.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response covers the main features of the maps, such as the addition of the roundabout, the change from bus stops to a bus station, and the division of parking areas. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. The student describes the changes but lacks a clear, analytical comparison of the spatial layout. For instance, the mention of the 'ring road' is accurate, but the description of the road access could be more precise regarding the specific changes to the junctions. The overview is present but slightly repetitive in its phrasing. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on grouping information more logically and providing a more detailed comparison of the infrastructure changes.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'To commence with', 'Moreover', 'In contrast', and 'In conclusion'. However, some of these are used somewhat mechanically or inappropriately (e.g., 'To commence with' is better suited for an essay than a report). The referencing is generally clear, though the flow between sentences could be smoother. The structure is logical, moving from an introduction to the main features and a summary, which meets the requirements for a coherent response.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the student to describe the changes in the hospital infrastructure. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'established' and 'advanced', but there are also noticeable errors in word choice and form, such as 'chanage' (spelling) and 'build' used instead of 'built'. The range is sufficient to convey the main points, but the repetition of basic verbs and the lack of precise terminology for map features (e.g., describing the roundabout or road layout) limit the score. Improving accuracy in word forms and expanding the range of descriptive verbs would improve the score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and passive voice constructions, such as 'city hospital build in 2010' (should be 'built') and 'There was a six bus stop' (should be 'six bus stops'). Subject-verb agreement is also inconsistent. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be distracting. The student demonstrates an attempt at complex structures, but the control over these is inconsistent. Focusing on basic grammatical accuracy, especially regarding tense and pluralization, is essential for improvement.
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